

Radio Maria England
Radio Maria England
Radio Maria England is a 24hr Catholic Radio Station broadcasting programmes expressing the Christian faith. It aims to support Catholics and others in their spiritual life and witness to those who wish to learn more about Catholicism. It is part of the World Family of Radio Maria, formed in 1998 in response to the apparitions and messages of Our Lady in Medjugorje and Fatima. Radio Maria currently has 82 radio stations across five continents with 500 million listeners worldwide.
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Aug 29, 2025 • 49min
PATRISTIC PILLARS - Fr Joseph Hamilton - Gregory Nazianzus Oration 27
Fr Joseph turns his attention to Gregory Nazianzus and his 27th Oration. Patristic Pillars is a series on Radio Maria , bringing the Church Fathers to life with Fr Joseph Hamilton.Fr Joseph Hamilton is the Rector of the Domus Australia in Rome, and a priest of the Archdiocese of Sydney Australia. Prior to his appointment at Domus, he served as private secretary to George Cardinal Pell, until the Cardinal’s untimely death. Fr Joseph completed his doctoral studies in Patristics at Christ Church, University of Oxford, and his license at the Patristic Institute 'Augustinianum' in Rome. Prior to entering seminary he worked as an investment banker. Having left the economy of Mammon for that of Salvation, he studied at the Pontifical North American College. A native of Ireland, he is a keen but mediocre (his words) surfer, and enjoys reading and cooking.Patristic Pillars airs live on Radio Maria every Monday at 4pm and is rebroadcast at 4am the following morning, as well as a weekend rebroadcast at differing times depending on the schedule. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side. https://radiomariaengland.uk/donations/

Aug 29, 2025 • 49min
PATRISTIC PILLARS Fr Joseph Hamilton - Heroes of Nicaea: Athanasius Against the World, Part 6
Fr Joseph completes his examination of St Athanasius' Four Discourses against the Arians.Patristic Pillars is a series on Radio Maria , bringing the Church Fathers to life with Fr Joseph Hamilton.Fr Joseph Hamilton is the Rector of the Domus Australia in Rome, and a priest of the Archdiocese of Sydney Australia. Prior to his appointment at Domus, he served as private secretary to George Cardinal Pell, until the Cardinal’s untimely death. Fr Joseph completed his doctoral studies in Patristics at Christ Church, University of Oxford, and his license at the Patristic Institute 'Augustinianum' in Rome. Prior to entering seminary he worked as an investment banker. Having left the economy of Mammon for that of Salvation, he studied at the Pontifical North American College. A native of Ireland, he is a keen but mediocre (his words) surfer, and enjoys reading and cooking.Patristic Pillars airs live on Radio Maria every Monday at 4pm and is rebroadcast at 4am the following morning, as well as a weekend rebroadcast at differing times depending on the schedule. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side. https://radiomariaengland.uk/donations/

Aug 29, 2025 • 60min
SPECIAL - Christopher West - The Well: An Evening of Beauty, Reflection, and Eucharistic Revival
Christopher West, President of the Theology of the Body Institute, shares insights on the profound connection between marriage, Christ, and the Church. He delves into the biblical narrative of the woman at the well, emphasizing the thirst for spiritual fulfillment. The discussion highlights the transformative power of beauty and the need to redirect desires toward divine communion. West also touches on the sacredness of the body amidst a consumer culture, encouraging a deeper appreciation of art and aesthetics in spiritual life.

Aug 26, 2025 • 42min
AS I WAS SAYING - Fr Euan Marley - The Letter to the Hebrews, Part 11
Fr Euan takes us through the Letter to the Hebrews, chapter by chapter in his weekly series.AS I WAS SAYING airs live on Radio Maria on Thursdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm. Each week Fr Euan Marley OP makes his way, chapter by chapter, through a book of Holy Scripture providing in-depth commentary. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.

Aug 25, 2025 • 38min
THE FRIARSIDE - Fr Toby - Philosophy is for Everyone's Business, Part 26
Tired old cliches - Fr Toby continues to look at bad forms of argument, warning us against the perils of substituting cliches for the labour of real thinking.THE FRIARSIDE airs live on Radio Maria on Mondays and Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm on the same days. Our Priest Director Fr Toby reads through a spiritual book, pausing and providing commentary as he goes.If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.

Aug 25, 2025 • 34min
THE FRIARSIDE - Fr Toby - Philosophy is for Everyone's Business, Part 25
Ad Hominems - Fr Toby continues to look at bad forms of argument.THE FRIARSIDE airs live on Radio Maria on Mondays and Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm on the same days. Our Priest Director Fr Toby reads through a spiritual book, pausing and providing commentary as he goes.If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.

Aug 21, 2025 • 48min
Sr Catherine Maria - The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Sr Catherine Maria is from the community of Our Lady of Walsingham. In this second episode of twelve, she speaks of the Blessed Virgin Mary's Assumption into Heaven . Sr Catherine is looking at the history of the devotion, where it is in the Scripture and how the saints explain it. Sr Catherine also talks about the relevance of The Assumption in our lives.CREDO is a programme that nourishes listeners in their Catholic faith. It airs live on Radio Maria every weekday at 4pm and is rebroadcast at 4am the following morning. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.

Aug 20, 2025 • 25min
CULTURE TUESDAY - A Seaside Scripture Quiz - 2025-08-19
Helena and Rowan host a vibrant Seaside Scripture Quiz linked to the sea and the shore. It's CULTURE TUESDAY!

Aug 20, 2025 • 31min
THE FRIARSIDE - Fr Toby - Philosophy is Everybody's Business Part 27
THE FRIARSIDE - Fr Toby - Philosophy is Everybody's Business Part 27 - Special Pleading for Straw Men - Fr Toby continues to look at bad forms of argument, warning us against the perils of substituting clichés for the labour of real thinking. THE FRIARSIDE airs live on Radio Maria on Mondays and Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11:15am and is rebroadcast at 11:15pm on the same days. Our Priest Director Fr Toby reads through a spiritual book, pausing and providing commentary as he goes.If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.

Aug 20, 2025 • 12min
WORD FOR TODAY - Fr Toby - Camel: 'You want me to fit in that?'
Fr Toby tries to look through the eye of Jesus in respect of riches.WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.